Harry Francis Faust's Obituary
Harry Francis Faust, Jr., age 77 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday April 7, 2013. Harry was born in Clifton Heights, PA., son of the late Harry Francis Faust, Sr. and Helen Howarth. He was also preceded in death by a brother Howard Faust and a sister Doris Crisson.
In 1936, when Harry was only one year old, his family moved to Lewes. Around this time his father began the Faust Sheet Metal Company which is still in operation on Savannah Road today. After school, Harry joined the Navy and served on the USS ARNEB for three years and the USS RUSHMORE for one year. While on his tour of duty during the Korean Conflict Harry was assigned to ships that circumnavigated the globe and assisted in the creation of “Deep Freeze 1”, a strategic support base in Murdock Sound in Antarctica. Harry was very proud of his service to his country.
Harry had many career accomplishments which included working for the former Gallo Real Estate Co. as a Realtor; serving as Vice President of construction for the former Anderson- Stokes Real Estate Co., serving as deckhand and mate on the tug boats The Traveler and The Challenger for Interstate and Ocean Transport, and operating his own Charter Boat named the “Boss Lady”. His business career also included working with his business partner Mac Cullum, on the creation of two residential developments known as Phillips Landing Estates in Bethel, DE and Field Crest in Milton, DE. Through the years, Harry also continued Faust Sheet Metal Co., a third generation company now owned and operated by his son, Michael.
Harry was a 30 year member of the Shawnee Country Club of Milford, DE, a past member of the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown, DE. and the Rookery of Milton, DE. For many years he was involved with Lewes Little League where he was instrumental in introducing a seventh team to the League and coaching the Cardinals to a League Championship within 3 years of their formation. He enjoyed going to auctions and traveling with his wife in their motor home. Each day Harry made time for morning coffee and daily lunch with friends. Spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, also brought him immense pleasure.
Harry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Niblett Faust;; two sons, Michael Faust and fiancé Michele and Skip Faust and wife Veronica; daughter Lisa Faust; grandchildren, Brienna Faust, Alec Faust, Hank Faust, Dylan Faust, Jack Faust and Julia Edmonds all of Lewes, DE; a brother Robert Faust and wife Alice of Lewes, DE and sister Norma Clark of Martinsburg, WV and multiple nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday April, 14, 2013 at 2 PM at St. Peters Episcopal Church, 2nd Street, Lewes, DE. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 5-7 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment with military honors will follow the funeral at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pilottown.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO BOX 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9929
Please visit Mr. Faust’s Life Memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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